Acrylic acid imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported acrylic acid worth $4.3 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $607K | 859 t |
| 2018 | $662K | 532 t |
| 2017 | $751K | 419 t |
Where South Africa imports acrylic acid from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 100% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 39% above the world average of $1.10. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylic acid exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported acrylic acid worth $330 thousand (573 tonnes). India alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $277K | 84% |
| Mozambique | $28K | 8.5% |
| Brazil | $16K | 4.8% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.7% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0.7% |
| Lesotho | $1K | 0.3% |
| Eswatini | $1K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa acrylic acid imports (HS 2916.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2916.11: Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acrylic acid and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic acid imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported acrylic acid worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 133 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic acid to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by the United States (0%) and the Czech Republic (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $1.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of acrylic acid to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $751 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 469%. The peak was 2022 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export acrylic acid?
Yes. South Africa exported $330 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Mozambique and Brazil. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic acid?
The HS code for acrylic acid is subheading 2916.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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